A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6240342 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 40001361 epoch_slot_no: 84561 block_no: 6240165 slot_leader_id: 5386451 size: 14654 time: 2021-09-13 21:14:12 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x343d0b2ad03d57ebfd59d32027f587e786ef7d99c0b3b35de3bf8e95d5db446bBlock Operator
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